Friday, December 10, 2010

Wonky, Repurposed Holiday Label

I have been reading Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas this week. Wow--have I been inspired. I wish I had his genius (and access to all those products). The challenge this week at Papercraft Star is to create an altered holiday gift, card or scrapbook layout using recycled or repurposed items you already have on hand. I used the plastic clamshell from a new cricut cart, dabbed it with alcohol inks and embossed it with the cuttlebug. Good way to use that packaging instead of tossing it! I also found some little tags that I bought years ago that I recolored with Distress Ink and adhered to the larger tag. And for a final bit of recylcing, I cut up some fabric strips and sprayed them with Glimmer Mist to make my own ribbon. Tim has a grunge look....I have a "wonky" look!

About Me

I am a life long crafter--it all began in elementary school when my great aunt taught me to cross stitch pot holders. Now I can knit, crochet, sew, tat, paint, but scrapbooking is my lastest passion. Especially since I got my cricut(s)! I also love to read, listen to my ipod, garden, go to the gym, drink lattes, watch my kids do their sports and heaven forbid, watch TV!